This is a Blog was constructed to keep all of my loved ones back home updated with my move. To keep everyone posted on Rachel and my road trip through the southern states to Florida. But I realized that why stop there. Why not just keep going. Finding the perfect place I can call home. Finding the Church, the friends I make, to the struggles of living on my own. This is a blog of "The Next Stages" of my life. And I hope you enjoy!
Anonymous: so, how are you related to MIKAELA a. BRAUNECKER?

SHE IS MY LITTLE SISTER!!

6 Months to the day.

Exactly 6 months ago I started working for Nordstrom.  After I poured blood, sweat, and tears into giving 150% every day, it all paid off.  Tomorrow I will no longer assign the the Women’s Shoe Department, but I will have my own team to manage.  I am not the new assistant manager in the Salon (designer) Shoe Dept.  For the first time since my BIG move to the Sunshine State, I am right where I am suppose to be. 

New Goal: To became a buyer for Norstrom by the age of 27.  LETS GO!

Sep 15th at 10PM / reblog / 2 notes

I just love weddings. Dont you?

This past weekend was exactly what the doctor ordered.  After being sick as a dog, I was reunited with my best friend, Lady Bug.  We took a long weekend in Sacramento, California for her brothers wedding.  Not only did I spend time with her, but her family that I call home.  Omam (her grandmother) always puts a smile on my face! 

Everyone came from all over the country.  Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, Washington, California.  It was great to see such friendly familiar faces! I can not wait to see everyone again. But until then, MILU!

Aug 14th at 8PM / reblog / 1 note

If you want to lose weight, stop eating fatty. If you want to be rich, work your ass off lazy. If you want to be happy, find that one person you not only want to spend Friday night with but all day Saturday, and never let them go.

Silver Lining?

I hate having bad days.  I know everyone else does as well, but when I’m upset I tend to over do it.  I come off being completely fake because I am trying to plaster the smile on my face.  Its been a rough couple of weeks down in the “Sunshine State.” Tropical storm Debbie roared her bitchy head and cause tumble weeds to form at work.   And for putting in 40 hrs a week to only have little to show for all of your hard work, is frustrating.  

Im not too crazy about the place.  I would love to move again.  Im young, single, and ready for a challenge.  Tampa isn’t for me, but I promised that I would give it at least a year.  So where to next? Work wants to transfer me to one of the following; Chicago (would die for this!), Denver (umm yes?!!!), Phoenix (not a fan of the desert), Nashville (we all know the love/hate relationship I have with NASHVEGAS), and Seattle (Mr Grey anyone?!).

But for now, I am here, in Tampa, trying to make the best of it.  When are my friends from Indy going to visit?!! 

If you cant go to Orlando, bring Orlando to you!

My girls from Orlando are visiting today! After an aggravating night, I could totally use some friendly faces!!! EEK

Hope you are making the best out of your day, because God gave it to you! 

My new piercer named Justin!

Feb 9th at 2AM / tagged: personal. me. / reblog / 4 notes

My First Trip Sky Diving!!